New York Theatre Workshop Archives - 1 Minute Critic

Roger Guenveur Smith in "In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat" at New York Theatre Workshop.

Roger Guenveur Smith in "In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat" at New York Theatre Workshop.

Reviews

From a Venice dance floor to a Brooklyn cemetery, Roger Guenveur Smith is still riffing with Jean-Michel Basquiat

Matthew Wexler Sep 14, 2026 0

Roger Guenveur Smith reclaims friend and celebrated artist Jean-Michel Basquiat from the auction block, one riff at a time.

Abigain Bengson and Shaun Bengson in "My Joy is Heavy" at New York Theatre Workshop.

Abigain Bengson and Shaun Bengson in "My Joy is Heavy" at New York Theatre Workshop.

Reviews

‘My Joy is Heavy’ asks something of you: be present

Jerry Portwood Mar 17, 2026 0

Grief, joy, houseplants, and a voice that yodels and keens: The Bengsons' 'My Joy Is Heavy' turns loss into something…

Amber Gray, Matthew Broderick, and David Cross in New York Theatre Workshop's "Tartuffe."

Amber Gray, Matthew Broderick, and David Cross in New York Theatre Workshop's "Tartuffe."

Reviews

Matthew Broderick’s ‘Tartuffe’: The gentleman con and how to spot him

Matthew Wexler Dec 16, 2025 0

David Cross and Matthew Broderick anchor Lucas Hnath's verbose, witty "Tartuffe" at New York Theatre Workshop—a Molière for the moment.

J. Harrison Ghee and the cast of "Saturday Church" at New York Theatre Workshop.

J. Harrison Ghee and the cast of "Saturday Church" at New York Theatre Workshop.

Reviews

Sia’s new musical ‘Saturday Church’ has the voice, but needs more than faith to soar

Matthew Wexler Sep 19, 2025 0

Sia's new musical "Saturday Church" boasts powerhouse vocals from Bryson Battle but gets lost in familiar LGBTQ+ coming-of-age tropes.